February 17, 2021
Stix Trucking Discovers Benefits of GPS Tracking Cameras
In this article I want to introduce you to one of our best customers, Stix Trucking out of San Antonio, TX. They are a gravel hauling company that does work all around the San Antonio region. Mario, the owner, was looking for an affordable GPS camera system for his fleet of 4 trucks. He wanted to capture video from all sides of the vehicles. He also needed to be able to find his trucks at any time.
Stix Trucking was very concerned about safety, video evidence, and more accurate records. They also wanted to work with a local company that could take care of them. Someone who is responsive and knowledgeable.
The owner wanted to capture video of the road in front of the truck, the driver, the sides, and the rear. In particular he was interested in watching the load in the back of his truck.
On top of video they also needed GPS tracking, They have to locate their vehicles in real time, track hours for payroll, and make sure their drivers are not speeding.
Based on those requirements, I recommended our AI-12 GPS tracking camera with HD Fleet service. This was the most affordable option that provided all the benefits that Stix wanted.
Video Evidence
Stix Trucking was concerned about incidents happening on the road. Mario wanted to make sure he had video evidence in case any thing occurred. With the AI-12 he was able to do that. It comes standard with a forward and driver facing camera. There is also the option of adding external Wi-Fi cameras that can be mounted in a variety of places around a vehicle.
A forward facing camera obviously provides great evidence for anything that happens in front. However, a lot of incidents happen on the sides especially when it’s a larger truck. Mario wanted to make sure he had coverage on each side of his trucks. So we installed a camera on each side mirror. This provides great coverage down the side of each truck. Now if anything happens on the side he is covered.
Watch the Load
Mario was also very concerned about the load they were carrying. He wanted to watch the trailer to make sure that everything was loaded correctly. He needed a quick and easy way to do that. The AI-12 allows him to easily review video while material is being loaded into the trailer. This can help him save time and money by catching a problem before it gets out of hand.
Rear Camera
Slow Down the Trucks
Speeding is a critical factor in many accidents. One bad accident could ruin a business in a heartbeat. So Mario needed an easy way to protect his business and make sure his drivers were obeying the law.
The great news is that HD Fleet automatically detects when a vehicle goes above the posted speed limit. That information is available in a report and can also be sent as an alert by email or text. This gives Mario the ability to coach his drivers so they can slow down and prevent an accident.
Real Time GPS Tracking
Besides video Mario also needed the ability to track his vehicles in real time, automate time sheets, and have proof of service. Since the AI-12 is also a GPS tracker it could do all of these things and more.
Mario needs the ability to locate his trucks at any time and from any where to better manage his business. With the HD Fleet website or mobile app he can do it. If a customer calls and asks where their load is Mario can find out right away.
Map with route
Save Time and Money by Automating Time Sheets
Mario pays his drivers by the hour. Before he had a GPS camera he had to calculate the time sheets manually. This was time consuming and prone to errors. If he had to verify any records it was difficult to do because the information did not exist or was hard to get too. He needed an easy to use system that could help automate and improve the accuracy of his time sheets.
Fortunately. the AI-12 and HD Fleet were up to the task. Every customer gets a series of time sheet reports that can be run by day, vehicle, or driver. These reports have made life much easier for Mario. All he has to do is run the report and check the start and end times for any errors. Payroll can now be done in 30 minutes or less.
Time Sheet By Day Report
Since the cameras have been installed Mario has been able to better manage his business. He does not have to spend time gathering information he can go to one place and get everything, video, GPS records, time stamps, reports, and much more.
If you would like to get the same benefits as Stix Trucking please call me at 888-777-4510 or send me an email at mgoldberg@efficientfleets.com.
I would love to show you how GPS tracking cameras can benefit your business. Contact me today to schedule a demo or learn more.
Best Wishes,
Michael Goldberg
About Efficient Fleets
We provide easy-to-use, affordable GPS trackers and GPS tracking cameras for fleets of any size. We are fully committed to making sure you get the most out of your solutions. If you want a higher level of customer service and satisfaction then call or email me today at 888-777-4510 or mgoldberg@efficientfleets.com.
All of our systems are web based so you can monitor your assets from any where. Our solutions include GPS tracking, video cameras, electronic logging devices (ELD), and installation services.